
House Passes the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act
The police reform bill now moves to Senate.

Sonceria ‘Ann’ Berry Sworn In as 35th Secretary Of The Senate
She is the first African American to serve in the position, which was created in 1789.

Congressman Hakeem Jeffries Reintroduces Legislation to Criminalize Police Chokeholds
Gwen Carr, mother of Eric Garner, and National Action Network Urge Action on the bill

NASA Names D.C. Headquarters After ‘Hidden Figure’ Mary W. Jackson
STEM getting renewed attention from White House and members of Congress

Vice President Kamala Harris Keynotes Black History Month Event
40th annual program featured prayer, music, inspiration.

A Historic Meeting: Vice President Kamala Harris Welcomes Congressional Black Caucus to the White House
COVID-19 and the economy were on the agenda

Rep. Karen Bass Reintroduces George Floyd Policing Bill in Congress
Civil Rights Leaders Urge Congress to Pass Legislation.

Congressional Black Caucus Convenes Special Hearing On 100 Day Action Plan
Congresswoman and Chair of the CBC, Joyce Beatty, shares details with ESSENCE.

Senate Confirms Linda Thomas-Greenfield
Veteran Diplomat to serve as the United States ambassador to the United Nations.

President Biden Addresses Healthcare Coverage for the Uninsured
A special open enrollment period will begin February 15-May 15.

Senate Confirmation Process Begins for Marcia Fudge and Cecilia Rouse
Black Women Among Those Nominated for Cabinet Positions by President Joe Biden

Biden Signs Executive Orders To Tackle Racial Inequity
Housing discrimination and prisons are among the issues addressed.

Impeachment Article of Former President Trump Delivered to Senate
Two Black lawmakers are among the House impeachment managers.

President Biden Lifts Ban on Transgender Military Members
Executive order enables all qualified Americans to serve in uniform.

Vice President Harris Hits the Ground Running
Friday schedule includes meetings about Covid-19 and more.

An Inauguration Day of ‘History and Hope’
Joe Biden is the 46th president; Kamala Harris is the 49th Vice President.

A Busy Day of Firsts for President Biden and Vice President Harris
Here’s a Snapshot of Joe Biden and Kamala Harris's Schedule.

VP Kamala Harris Inspires Women and Girls to Dream Big
Harris’s late mother prepared her for leadership

Biden Has Big Plans for First 10 Days
Priorities include tackling COVID-19, racial equity, economy and climate change.